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Far in the future, the chroniclers of the Holy See, under the jurisdiction of the Radiant Church, recorded that day as follows—
[ It was the day the blessed one, chosen by the Goddess, arrived on the promised land. ]
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Finally...
Finally, we arrived at the Holy See.
The speeding train slowed down, and the commotion outside the window became palpable.
"Brother Karl. And the rest of my brothers and sisters. We have arrived at the Holy Land."
The Holy Land.
The promised land chosen by the Goddess, as the Church calls it. And what ordinary people call the Holy See.
I never thought I'd end up in a place I'd never considered visiting in my life.
Before getting off the train, I glanced at the sky.
Hmm. The weather is perfect. The sun is bright, but there are enough clouds that I won't be squinting from the glare...
"What the..."
Strange. I'm sure there were a moderate amount of clouds just a moment ago.
Why does it feel like the sunlight is suddenly blinding me as soon as I get off the train?
It's a strange thing. It feels like someone is intentionally shining a spotlight on me.
Of course, this is just my foolish imagination.
"Karl. Over there."
Selena whispered, and I turned my gaze forward.
A group of people from the Church was approaching us—
"Oh my."
"Grandfather?"
"If I'm not mistaken, that's... Cardinal Ignacio, the Grand Inquisitor."
Grand Inquisitor? What is that, Grandfather? I'm not as devout and faithful a Radiant Church follower as you are, so I don't understand...!
"Grandfather. Is that Grand Inquisitor position a high-ranking one in the Holy See?"
"Indeed it is, Lenny. You could say it's equivalent to a minister in the Empire."
"Oh... So, it's higher than the High Priests of the dioceses in the Empire...?"
"Much higher."
Aha. So, it's a really high-ranking position. I understand, Grandfather.
Hmm. And such a person came to welcome the guests? Hahaha. This is really... My anxiety is growing. What's going to happen!
"Welcome, brothers and sisters. We sincerely welcome you to the Holy Land, the promised land chosen by the Goddess."
Grand Inquisitor Ignacio makes a sincere sign of the cross and smiles kindly.
Originally, it would be my place to step forward, but it's better to leave the Church's etiquette to the expert, my grandfather.
So, I subtly make way, and Selena's grandfather, as the representative, makes the sign of the cross in return and opens his mouth.
"We are overwhelmed by such a grand welcome, Your Holiness."
"Hahaha. Not at all. I merely moved this old body of mine a little to welcome such esteemed guests. It's nothing to be called grand."
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